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Alsace Gentil Maison Hugel 2024 750ml

Gentil Famille Hugel 2024

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The Alsace Gentil from Famille Hugel is a vibrant and elegant white wine blending the noble grape varieties of Alsace - Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot... Read More

Alcohol : 13%

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Alsace Gentil Maison Hugel 2024 750ml

DESCRIPTION

The Alsace Gentil from Famille Hugel is a vibrant and elegant white wine blending the noble grape varieties of Alsace - Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Blanc. This cuvée unites the freshness of Riesling, the richness of Pinot Gris, the spice of Gewurztraminer, and the fruitiness of Muscat into a harmonious whole. Dry, aromatic, and beautifully balanced, it is an ideal introduction to the wines of Alsace.

EYE

A bright straw-yellow color with shimmering green highlights, clear and luminous. The robe reflects both freshness and vibrancy, inviting the first sip.

NOSE

The bouquet is expressive and layered, offering aromas of white flowers, ripe pear, and citrus zest. Subtle notes of honey, spice, and a touch of minerality add complexity and finesse.

MOUTH

On the palate, it is fresh and lively, combining flavors of orchard fruits, citrus, and gentle floral notes. Balanced acidity and a round texture create a harmonious mouthfeel, leading to a clean, elegant finish.

PAIRING

Perfect as an aperitif, it pairs beautifully with seafood, sushi, white meats, and soft cheeses. Its versatility also makes it an excellent companion for spicy Asian cuisine or a simple plate of charcuterie.

Famille Hugel

Famille Hugel, established in 1639 in the village of Riquewihr, is one of the most iconic and historic wine families in Alsace. For over twelve generations, they have produced wines that reflect the region’s unique terroirs with precision and respect for tradition. Their Gentil cuvée revives the ancestral practice of blending noble grapes, resulting in a wine that is approachable, versatile, and true to the spirit of Alsace.

Alsace

Alsace is France's great white-wine region, famous for aromatic, single-variety wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer, its tall flute bottles and its picturesque wine villages.

Geographic position: Northeastern France, along a narrow 100 km strip of vineyards on the eastern foothills of the Vosges mountains, between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, facing the Rhine and Germany, at about 650 to 1,300 feet of altitude.

Origin & history: The Romans brought vines to Alsace, and by the Middle Ages its wines were among the most expensive in Europe, shipped along the Rhine. The region changed hands between France and Germany several times, which shaped its culture and grape varieties. The Alsace AOC was created in 1962, with Grands Crus from 1975 and Crémant d'Alsace from 1976.

Main appellations & varieties: Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru (51 sites) and Crémant d'Alsace. Varieties include Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Pinot Noir, from bone-dry to Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles sweet wines.

Food specialties: Choucroute garnie, tarte flambée (flammekueche), baeckeoffe stew, Munster cheese, foie gras, pretzels, kougelhopf cake and fruit tarts, plus the Christmas markets' bredele cookies.

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